Miguel Delaney: Why FA Cup win may not stop Manchester United sacking Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag produced a tactical masterclass to beat Pep Guardiola’s Man City in the final but his time as Man United boss still appears to be ending
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag celebrates with the FA Cup. Photo credit: John Walton/PA Wire.
Having prepared exactly the right game plan for the FA Cup final, Erik ten Hag seemed to have prepared a ready-made response, too. The Dutch coach had just added a touch more glory to Manchester United’s history but, given everything, questions about his future inevitably dominated the aftermath of the victory over Manchester City.
Ten Hag spoke about winning another trophy, the team's “identity”, his record, injuries and how United were “a mess” when he took over, just as he did in two immediate post-game interviews. Then, like the game itself, there was a surprise.
